‘NCIS: Sydney’ Docks at CBS for Stateside Run

The primary worldwide version of NCIS can even get a berth in america.

CBS will air NCIS: Sydney, an Australia-based installment of its multishow franchise, starting in November. The sequence, introduced in early 2022, can even run on Paramount+ in its dwelling nation and debut on the streamer in different markets later.

NCIS: Sydney is a part of an effort from Paramount+ to broaden native choices in markets exterior america because it makes an attempt to scale up the streamer internationally. Like its franchise mates — which have enduring recognition in worldwide markets — the sequence comes from CBS Studios together with Endemol Shine Australia and Paramount Australia.

The present will make its debut on Paramount+ in Australia on Nov. 10, with its stateside premiere set for 10 p.m. Nov. 13 on CBS. NCIS: Sydney can even be the one first-run scripted present on the community within the fall, as media firms have but to succeed in a take care of putting writers and actors. CBS has upped its unscripted load for the autumn and can carry over beforehand aired episodes of Yellowstone (from Paramount Community) and SEAL Staff (from Paramount+), together with the British model of its comedy Ghosts, to assist fill out the lineup.

In an earlier model of its fall schedule, CBS had a TBD Paramount+ present penciled in for the ultimate hour of primetime on Mondays. Sources say NCIS: Sydney was that present, however the announcement was held till the premiere date was introduced in Australia.

“NCIS is among the hottest sequence on this planet and we’re thrilled to broaden this franchise with a uniquely Australian twist,” CBS Leisure president Amy Reisenbach stated in a press release. “With the addition of NCIS: Sydney, our studio and community footprint continues to develop on this fascinating world that has been a confirmed winner with viewers on each linear and streaming platforms. That includes the gorgeous backdrop of Australia, the brand new sequence will incorporate the high-stakes intrigue, humor and camaraderie which have stored followers captivated by the NCIS groups for over twenty years.”

Added Marco Nobili, govt vp and worldwide basic supervisor of Paramount+, “Bringing NCIS: Sydney to Paramount+ worldwide markets is a real testomony to the facility of One Paramount throughout our content material and platforms. With this thrilling new chapter of one of many world’s most profitable TV dramas, we unveil new characters and unbelievable areas to the keen NCIS fandom on Paramount+, broadening our attain and fulfilling our mission to entertain audiences around the globe.”

NCIS: Sydney will observe a crew of American NCIS brokers who kind a multinational process power with members of the Australian Federal Police “to maintain naval crimes in test in essentially the most contested patch of ocean on the planet,” in keeping with the present’s logline. The solid options Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance, Sean Sagar, Tuuli Narkle, Mavournee Hazel and William McInnes.

Morgan O’Neill created the sequence and govt produces with Sara Richardson and Sue Seeary.